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Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is currently seeking an Associate Cost Analyst to join our Project Controls team to support our Government customer in Carlsbad, New Mexico

The successful candidate will perform a variety of basic cost and schedule duties applying planning and control techniques in accordance with established procedures. Analyze cost and schedule performance, against the planned budget and provide preliminary performance data on a monthly basis (Cost and Schedule variance preparation). Assist in preparing Estimates to Complete. Process journals/corrections due to charging errors (cost or timesheet). Assist in preparing documentation to support proposed baseline changes. Programmatic Change Control form and before and after documentation. Interface with other cost analysts and departments in problem resolution or system and process improvements. Utilize project schedules to understand upcoming planned work. Assist in the preparation and distribution of basic data reports. Support standard and ad-hoc report development. Perform account reconciliation for multiple projects.

Exempt Salary Grade (28-30)

Minimum Qualifications: These requirements must be met to be considered for this posting. Uploaded resumes and applications are the means of determination.

• Bachelor's Degree with three (3) years of professional experience, or
• Associate’s Degree i with seven (7) years of professional experience, or
• High School Diploma or Equivalency with eleven (11) years of relevant experience is required.
• Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with deadlines.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends in support of month end closing activities and special projects.

Must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in limited circumstances. See
DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Earned Valued Management System (EVMS) and concepts including BCWS, BCWP, CV, SV, TCPI, etc., and in the presentation of EVMS Reporting is preferred.
• The ideal candidate will also have experience with Deltek Cobra Software, Deltek wInsight, Oracle Peoplesoft Financial software, and/or Primavera.
• Ability to interface with internal and external customers at all levels of a project team directly or virtually is desired.
• Advanced usage knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft Excel and advanced proficiency with other Microsoft (MS) Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, and Access) is preferred.
• Preference given to candidates with hands-on experience with financial tools, primarily with Deltek and Oracle suite of products.
• Previous WIPP Project experience is a plus.

Starting salary $66,098 per year *

• Base salary will be dependent upon candidate's background (i.e. education and experience)

EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

If you are an applicant with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability—or unable to use—the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact (575) 234-8405 or email wipprecruiting@wipp.ws for assistance. Upon receipt of this information, we will respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.

Reviews, and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4, will be conducted by SIMCO and a background investigation by the Federal government may be required to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and subsequent reinvestigations may be required.